1971–72 Northern Premier League

The 1971–72 Northern Premier League was the fourth season of the Northern Premier League, a regional football league in Northern England, the northern areas of the Midlands and North Wales. The season began on 14 August 1971 and concluded on 5 May 1972.

Northern Premier League
Season1971–72
ChampionsStafford Rangers
PromotedNone
RelegatedChorley
Kirkby Town
Matches played552
Goals scored1,585 (2.87 per match)
Biggest home winChorley 8–0 Matlock Town
(14 August 1971)
Biggest away winEllesmere Port Town 1–8 Scarborough
(26 March 1972)
Highest scoringEllesmere Port Town 1–8 Scarborough
(26 March 1972)
Longest winning run6 matches
Boston United
(29 January 1972 – 5 March 1972)
Wigan Athletic
(4 March 1972 – 31 March 1972)
Longest unbeaten run19 matches
Boston United
(29 January 1972 – 4 May 1972)
Longest winless run19 matches
Kirkby Town
(27 December 1971 – 17 April 1972)
Longest losing run9 matches
South Liverpool
(6 October 1971 – 30 November 1971)
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